📢 I've just uploaded an update to this video with my new recommendations for a beginner car washing kit, here's the link: th-cam.com/video/7sj748OCnRs/w-d-xo.html
Great recommendations. Having detailed amateur and pro for 25 years, I recommend ditching 2BM! Instead use 1 bucket and 6 cheap noodle mitts per car. Use each side of each mitt just once, then discard to laundry pile. It is far safer than constantly rinsing mitts mid wash to reapply to car, it’s uses far less water, and also means carrying far less weight around. Back problems got me to this method, but time saving keeps me there. Great vid btw.
Wow - this was an excellent video, just what I needed. I've recently bought a new car and want to keep it in good shape, but found the variety of car products to be mesmerizing ...you scratched your brains and produced this honest, insightful and extremely helpful vid ... many thanks.
One thing to consider when choosing a pressure washer is the length of hose. B&Q have their own Karcher models which have shorter hoses to save them money. My K2 has a 3m pressure hose which means I constantly have to move the washer around. I'd say make sure you have at least 5m pressure hose or it'll drive you nuts.
I got a K2 with a 5m hose and even that is annoyingly short. I've ordered a 10m hose for around £20 so now it will be easy to go around a whole car without moving the washer
I had this happen recently. My friend bought a car, and wanted this to be the first one he didn't take to an auto wash. So he asked me which products he should start with. It was actually great fun to stand in front of my cabinets and try to pick one of each product for him.
Thanks for a really helpful video. I've been thinking about starting a car valeting and detailing business for a while but wanted to start off part time while still employed so this basic kit list is really helpful. There so so many products out there and sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Thanks!
Thanks very much for watching 😊That’s a great idea, it’s very sensible to build it up whilst doing it part-time so all the best with it! Btw if you’re in the process of setting the business up atm and are looking for a website please feel free to get in touch. I only detail part-time and am a freelance web designer and have helped some detailers get set up with websites so just give me a shout if you need any help with that 😊
great video Heather, I love your honestly, and advice that you give. your channel is my favourite and always look forward to seeing your next one. keep up the great work
Cheers Patrick! Yeah it's really good that GT have such a full range now I find myself reaching for a least a couple of their products on pretty much every wash
Really well presented articulate and concise 👌. You managed to stick to the "essentials" message whereas most vids end up recommending dozens of products which just scares people off. Recently started using the GT Tyre Serum on your recommendation and it's a winner, many thanks.
Thank you for the video Heather. Sound and wise advice you gave. As you rightly pointed out, there's no point buying a whole host of stuff when starting out. Give it a few months though and I'm sure the person will bought countless products if they're hooked.
Cheers Karl! I completely agree. I think that the amount of products out there is so overwhelming that it makes it hard for people who are just getting into it to know what they want. It's definitely much easier to start with a small kit and then slowly start growing it if it becomes more of a hobby where the process makes up as much of the enjoyment as having a clean car!
Good selection of products. Green star is a solid choice. You got it cheap. We have to pay around 17£ for a bottle, but its worth it! You can use almost everywhere.
Recently got started with handwashing my car since I just bought a new one - I use the pressure washer at my local DIY carwash, costs about 6 euro's each time I wash my car - 2 buckets with dirtguards and lids - microfiber washmits - microfiber cloths to dry the car after - Car shampoo & wax for the car - microfiber washmits with fingers (for the wheels) - Turtlewax wheel cleaner 110 euro's total
Thank you for this video. I’ve just ordered myself a brand new car for first time and I am going to clean it solely myself and never go near a drive thru car wash machine
Very good starter kit Heather! The points you made in this video are very valuable for anyone who just starts out, but want to be wise how to spend their money and get great results. Wish I could see this video when I first got in to detailing, thus I could have saved myself from burning money with things that don't even worth a penny😅 Keep it up 🙌
Cheers Viktor :) I definitely found all the products very overwhelming when I first started getting into it! I was relatively sensible for the first couple of years and didn't have tonnes of stuff but now my addiction to detailing products has become quite uncontrollable and making this video reminded me of that 😂
Great advice 👍🏻 it’s crazy when you look back at what you start with! I’ve only been into it for about a year but I still cringe sometimes looking at some of the kit I used, it does make you appreciate the ‘higher end’ stuff you eventually buy though 😂
To be fair though no one gets into this and looks at something like an EZ wheel brush and thinks “yeah £20+ for a brush is reasonable”, so you naturally look for cheaper options at the start haha
I loved this, just wanna get a budget solution , get all fronts covered, lots of detailing videos and beginner kits, they list 500$ of shopping list... Jesus... Thanks for this, you are awesome🎉
Cracking video Heather and it will be really helpful for those who want to up their game from a sponge and chamois regime. I agree with you about Sigma as a protection product, so easy to apply and such great results. It can work quite well as a stand alone as well if you keep it topped up.
Cheers Peter! It was really hard to pick just one protection product as you know I'm quite addicted to trying new ones 😂 Sigma is such as brilliant product though, I think it's a great all-rounder
@@AutoCareHQ I just applied Sigma V2 to my car today. Phenomenal product. Don't know if you have noticed Heather but I honestly think that it repels dust and dirt very well.
That's a really good point about it! Especially at this time of year when it can get a bit drier and dustier it does seem to keep the car looking cleaner for longer
Great video as always! I am about to do my first wash and detail on my MX5 after picking up my the uber Autoglymed beauty from the dealer! I have already listened to your excellent advice and am ready to go - if it wver stops raining!
Nice video Heather. Probably harder to decide on which products to recommend out of many shelf fulls than to buy from scratch as a beginner! I know I'd find it difficult! 😄
Thankyou so much for this video all your tips and tricks are very much appreciated , you are changing the way I wash my car , the pre wash the several buckets to wash out the mit between Panels all of your advice is very much appreciated THANKS.
Just found your channel here today in Ireland.Got myself a power washer this weekend and autoglym shampoo, bucket and grit guard .I'm set for the morning job.
Hi Heather another good watch and very informative I wish I had seen this when I started out as it would have saved me a fortune but I have tried a lot of products and had fun in the process. I agree with most of your choices. I bought Autobrite Direct Citrus 5L in one of their promotions very cheap and for general cleaning it is diluted 50 to 1 I think it will last years. Like a lot of things if you have money upfront and buy in bulk it saves money but you do need to know what to buy so these videos are really helpful. Thanks.
Cool videos! I use a microfibre wheel brush on a stick. Works great for a quick clean, then I just use a microfibre mit to get rid of any bits i've missed. The bristles on the other cheap armorall brush I got felt way too harsh. I've also started using the marolex axel foamer which makes the BH Autofoam nice and thick and dissolves the tough bits.Then I just get 2 buckets of turtle wax and that blue simoniz snow shampoo for the contact clean. Tyres i use the instant tyre dressing from autoglym or some random stuff in a can. 🙂
Another superb video Heather, lots of top tips and advice, most of which I wish I had known before starting my obsession with buying detailing products 🤣I think you're right and you can't go wrong with having a predominantly Garage Therapy set up. Hope to see you at waxstock and thank you for your tips and advice 👍
If you're using GS from KochChemie and you're happy with it, a very economical solution and practical for protection from the same brand is PW(protector wax) that can be used in a foam canon, you run rinse it and creates a hydrophobic protection.
Thanks for taking the time to produce this video, I took delivery of my MX-5 RF on Monday and have been watching a few of your videos for cleaning advice 👍😊
Looking for some advice please, l've just washed my car thoroughly for the first time and have noticed what appears to be water spots that I can't remove with standard cleaning products or polish. This is concerning because my car is only a few days old. I believe what has happened is that I rinsed it down with water and left it to dry, l didn't realise that this would be harmful to the paintwork. I live in Spain and on the two days l did this it was sunny. It's probably the worst thing l could have done. Is there a product that will safely remove water spots? Any advice would be much appreciated, thank you
Don't worry, they'll come off! I like using the Tac Systems Water Spot Remover spray for that if the water spots have been there for a little while. If you can't get that product in Spain then any dedicated water spot remover should be able to tackle them. I'd recommend washing the car first as normal and then drying it off with a microfiber towel. After that you can use the water spot remover and a fresh microfiber towel to wipe the surface and remove them
@@AutoCareHQ thanks for the advice, I was all prepared last night to use a solution of distilled white vinegar and distilled water 50/50 as the first step. I washed my car as usual in preparation and to my surprise and delight they had all disappeared! 😊 I have put two coats of Shine Armor quick coat on and was wondering if you could recommend a spray on ceramic coating with specific properties to protect against the strong Spanish sunshine
That's good news! I use the Garage Therapy Ceramic Sealant quite a lot as it offers very good durability, protection and gloss. It's a bit hard to find outside of the UK, but if you check a website called www.reincarnation-carcare.eu/ then they may ship to Spain :) I've got a couple of videos if you search on the channel as well if you want to see some more info about the product
One thing you can't have is to many car detailing products. I started dabbling about 10 months ago when I got my new MX5 and I've been slowly building up my collection
One BIG mistake. You didn't show your beautiful Soul Red Crystal MX-5 RF in full at the end! Seriously though, great advice and lovely car! (I have the Machine Grey version and the advice you give is spot on!)
My personal recommendations on a budget: Prewash - Koch Chemie Green Star, 10/1 ratio - use on the whole car, body paint work, wheels and tyres To apply prewash - 7L/5L Pump Sprayer Toolstation or Screwfix Car Shampoo - Meguiars Gold Class Car Shampoo and Conditioner 1.89 Litre Wax or Sealant - Soft99 Fusso Coat Dark 12 month protection Tyre Dressing - Meguiars Endurance High Gloss Tyre Protection 473ml Pressure Tyre dressing applicator - Poundland sponge cut up/ebay or amazon dressing applicator pad Pressure washers are person choice but Karcher is good, or even Aldi or Lidl home brands as they are just a rebrand of Lavor pressure washers, and come with a 3 year warranty. Costco do some low cost microfibre clothes. Drying towel are similar to one another.
I also recommend the Worx Hydroshot. One of the best things I ever bought. I use it to wash my articulated lorry. Saves so much time rinsing off the suds on a big truck.
Great and very informative video , i had no idea how bad sponges can be for my car , which has Metallic paint , so i ve washed it couple of times tll now and noticing scratches around all corners so i was just desperate to see what i can do prevent this thanks again good one
Great video, I like content like this as it highlights just how much marketing/snake oil there is thats capitalising on the detailing market. The reality is, you only need a handful of products to do everything. With that said, i'd probably replace KC Greenstar with Bilt Hamber Surfex HD, its the class leading APC and is cheaper I think. Id also replace your GT Sigma with Autoglym Aquawax/Express wax. More wideley available, cheap and easy to apply as a drying aid. Keep making awesome content!
Great videos, I’m doing some things right but others not so much. I started using a local car wash a couple of years ago but now that it costs 7-10 pounds to get a car washed (probably badly), I might get off my @rse and invest in a couple of bits and bobs to do it better myself! I’ve tried cherry snow foam before with pressure washer, initially with a karcher snow foam lance but that was rubbish, so got a different one off eBay that was better. Was never that impressed with the snow foam though, or the pressure washer. Wasn’t convinced it did much, but maybe time to try again with the correct products.
Very good video and well explained. In relation to the foam applicator, I already had the Karcher K4 and recently purchased a foam applicator that attaches simply and gives great coverage. If you already have a K4 I would certainly recommend it. If you don't have a Karcher power washer then certainly the recommendation in this video would be a good alternative.
Do you think you'd change anything you mentioned if you were to do it again now? E.g. with new products always coming along, maybe something might take the place of something you mentioned?
i got a really good deal on my k4 from the karcher outlet mine was only 97 pound plus the tenner for the extra 6 months warranty. doubt it will ever go that low again.
Grest upload heather. definitely valuable information for new people looking to start detailing cars. personally i like my nilfisk each to there own i suppose 😁
Hi Heather - some good points here but would disagree regarding the microfibre products for contact washing. I have a ceramic-coated PPF car and use rinseless wash products like ONR for routine maintenance washes - there are a couple of specialized sponges that are designed and ideal to use with rinseless washes and I can say for this type of wash i wouldn't use anything else - a far better product than microfibre mitts.
Well thought out starter kit👍🏼 When you think about Green Star or other good APCs does make you wonder why we bother with so many dedicated products doesn’t it 😅
Great informative video. I have started using a wash less cleaner, spray on buff off but was wondering if you would recommend doing the prewash stage before using it. Thanks for the great content.
Great video Heather! I definitely recommend Gyeon Wetcoat. Spray on rinse off protection. Brilliant long lasting . Green Star is definitely my go to at 1:4 ratio on the paint as a prewash and on wheel wells assisted by Brake Buster.
Cheers Jeffrey! I'm a big fan of wetcoat, it was probably one of the first "detailing" products I bought actually! I really like spray and rinse products for wheels especially, it's so much easier than using a wax/ sealant
i need something you just get rid of the main thick dirt as ive cleaned before and there are dirty streaks everywhere, even when ive used a soapy sponge
Really great video, I'll be getting myself a starter kit using your list. What size buckets do you recommend as the link in the description just takes me to an eBay page with lots of options?
@@3DCineTech No problem :) Ideally it's best to have a grit guard for every bucket but at least get one for the rinse bucket. The next priority then would be the wheel bucket for me personally
Another awesome video!! I’m always interested in seeing how other detailers approach things and the products they use. If money was no object, what you be your dream toolkit of products? Keep up the great work!! 😊
Thanks very much! Now that's a good question! My new Kranzle K10 TS actually arrived yesterday which I'm very excited about, but I'd also love to get a Rupes/ Flex polisher but just can't justify it as I don't do that much machine polishing. I'd love to have a garage at some point and have a really nice organised setup so that's definitely what I'd do if money was no object!
@@AutoCareHQ Very nice!! I’m looking forward to your Kranzle review very soon then, I’m looking to upgrade my K4 to a Kranzle, I just to need to justify spending the money!! I don’t do much machine polishing either, but highly recommend the Rupes Bigfoot, I bought the 21, but ended up changing the backing plate to the smaller one. A garage would be nice, do you do any mobile detailing, I noticed your videos are films at the same location, or would that be something you would like to do in the future?
@@mosesdetailing The Rupes Bigfoot looks brill, I'll have to seriously consider upgrading when I recover from the Kranzle purchase 😂 I'd definitely consider it in the future but I know it's very exhausting work! I don't do detailing professionally atm but I am considering it maybe in 2023/24
@@AutoCareHQ Bigfoot is the go-to polisher for sure!! Have you discovered this is an expensive hobby yet!! 😂 I agree, it’s a very exhausting job but also really rewarding, but I reckon you’d make a great mobile detailer!! I noticed in a lot of your videos you dilute your products down, how do you work these out? I’ve made an app if you’re interested in taking a look, it’s currently in testing as I’m making some changes, but let me know!!
Great video Heather (Love the channel!). Was wondering....how do you store your towels/wash mitts? Are the wash mitts kept in your buckets, for example, or are they stored elsewhere.....? *Could be the subject of another video?! 😊
Thank you! I've just got a few plastic containers and a holdall that I keep them in. I also separate each type and put them in plastic bags but that's probably a bit over the top 😂
I actually liked the idea with pump-spray, but how effective is it compare to thick snow foam you can normally see in videos? I’d love to try this method as the amount of foam is minimal and I can’t use too much foam when cleaning the car on my driveway as don’t want to create nuisance for my neighbours. Thanks for the video!
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📢 I've just uploaded an update to this video with my new recommendations for a beginner car washing kit, here's the link: th-cam.com/video/7sj748OCnRs/w-d-xo.html
Great recommendations. Having detailed amateur and pro for 25 years, I recommend ditching 2BM! Instead use 1 bucket and 6 cheap noodle mitts per car. Use each side of each mitt just once, then discard to laundry pile. It is far safer than constantly rinsing mitts mid wash to reapply to car, it’s uses far less water, and also means carrying far less weight around. Back problems got me to this method, but time saving keeps me there. Great vid btw.
Wow - this was an excellent video, just what I needed. I've recently bought a new car and want to keep it in good shape, but found the variety of car products to be mesmerizing ...you scratched your brains and produced this honest, insightful and extremely helpful vid ... many thanks.
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful 😊
One thing to consider when choosing a pressure washer is the length of hose. B&Q have their own Karcher models which have shorter hoses to save them money. My K2 has a 3m pressure hose which means I constantly have to move the washer around. I'd say make sure you have at least 5m pressure hose or it'll drive you nuts.
This is exactly the problem I had today.
I got a K2 with a 5m hose and even that is annoyingly short. I've ordered a 10m hose for around £20 so now it will be easy to go around a whole car without moving the washer
This is such a great video, compared to other detailing vids you keep it uncomplicated and very clear.I love what you are doing.
Thanks Paul!
I had this happen recently. My friend bought a car, and wanted this to be the first one he didn't take to an auto wash. So he asked me which products he should start with. It was actually great fun to stand in front of my cabinets and try to pick one of each product for him.
Thanks for a really helpful video. I've been thinking about starting a car valeting and detailing business for a while but wanted to start off part time while still employed so this basic kit list is really helpful. There so so many products out there and sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Thanks!
Thanks very much for watching 😊That’s a great idea, it’s very sensible to build it up whilst doing it part-time so all the best with it!
Btw if you’re in the process of setting the business up atm and are looking for a website please feel free to get in touch. I only detail part-time and am a freelance web designer and have helped some detailers get set up with websites so just give me a shout if you need any help with that 😊
Just what I needed...clear and concise advice on what to use to clean a car at home...thanks very much.
great video Heather, I love your honestly, and advice that you give. your channel is my favourite and always look forward to seeing your next one.
keep up the great work
Thanks very much for the support Nigel!
You have made some really sound ideas for beginners, I could live with just my Kranzle and GT products and a couple of wash accessories.
Cheers Patrick! Yeah it's really good that GT have such a full range now I find myself reaching for a least a couple of their products on pretty much every wash
Really well presented articulate and concise 👌. You managed to stick to the "essentials" message whereas most vids end up recommending dozens of products which just scares people off.
Recently started using the GT Tyre Serum on your recommendation and it's a winner, many thanks.
Thanks very much! I'm glad you're enjoying GT Tyre Serum too :)
Best video on this subject i have eatch yet. Just recently bought a newer vehicle and no need to actually wash my own. Thank you.
Thank you for the video Heather. Sound and wise advice you gave. As you rightly pointed out, there's no point buying a whole host of stuff when starting out. Give it a few months though and I'm sure the person will bought countless products if they're hooked.
Cheers Karl! I completely agree. I think that the amount of products out there is so overwhelming that it makes it hard for people who are just getting into it to know what they want. It's definitely much easier to start with a small kit and then slowly start growing it if it becomes more of a hobby where the process makes up as much of the enjoyment as having a clean car!
Great presentation. Everything clearly and concisely explained well
Good selection of products. Green star is a solid choice. You got it cheap. We have to pay around 17£ for a bottle, but its worth it! You can use almost everywhere.
Recently got started with handwashing my car since I just bought a new one
- I use the pressure washer at my local DIY carwash, costs about 6 euro's each time I wash my car
- 2 buckets with dirtguards and lids
- microfiber washmits
- microfiber cloths to dry the car after
- Car shampoo & wax for the car
- microfiber washmits with fingers (for the wheels)
- Turtlewax wheel cleaner
110 euro's total
Thank you for this video. I’ve just ordered myself a brand new car for first time and I am going to clean it solely myself and never go near a drive thru car wash machine
Very helpful for beginners ... also very sweet way of presenting.
Very good starter kit Heather! The points you made in this video are very valuable for anyone who just starts out, but want to be wise how to spend their money and get great results. Wish I could see this video when I first got in to detailing, thus I could have saved myself from burning money with things that don't even worth a penny😅 Keep it up 🙌
Cheers Viktor :) I definitely found all the products very overwhelming when I first started getting into it! I was relatively sensible for the first couple of years and didn't have tonnes of stuff but now my addiction to detailing products has become quite uncontrollable and making this video reminded me of that 😂
@@AutoCareHQ Hi Heather, what snow foam gun and adapters do you use for the Karcher?
@@hrowlands Hey, here are the upgrades I'm using atm:
Karcher Quick Release Trigger: www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/in2detailing-standard-swivel-quick-release-short-trigger-gun-with-quick-release-nozzles?variant=32830964760655&ghref=3377%3A53788
- Karcher Hose: www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/karcher-k-series-c-clip-to-c-clip-reinforced-heavy-duty-rubber-replacement-hose?
- 40 degree (03 orifice) nozzle: carscope.co.uk/products/premium-spray-nozzle-assembly?_pos=2&_sid=30084efd4&_ss=r
- MJJC Foam Cannon Pro: www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/mjjc-foam-lance-cannon-pro?_pos=1&_sid=74fcc837f&_ss=r&ghref=3377%3A53788
Great advice 👍🏻 it’s crazy when you look back at what you start with!
I’ve only been into it for about a year but I still cringe sometimes looking at some of the kit I used, it does make you appreciate the ‘higher end’ stuff you eventually buy though 😂
Cheers Craig! I used some right rubbish on my first car when I was getting started as well 😂
To be fair though no one gets into this and looks at something like an EZ wheel brush and thinks “yeah £20+ for a brush is reasonable”, so you naturally look for cheaper options at the start haha
Your videos are alwqys so informative and clear. Thank you for doing these.
Hi, hope u make a video about detailing interior on budget in the future
Great info Heather. When you have so many products it must difficult to suggest specific items.
Thanks Stephen :) It did take me a good while to decide which products to go for!
I loved this, just wanna get a budget solution , get all fronts covered, lots of detailing videos and beginner kits, they list 500$ of shopping list... Jesus... Thanks for this, you are awesome🎉
I wanted to see how to clean a car… but I fell in love 😍😍😍.
Cracking video Heather and it will be really helpful for those who want to up their game from a sponge and chamois regime. I agree with you about Sigma as a protection product, so easy to apply and such great results. It can work quite well as a stand alone as well if you keep it topped up.
Cheers Peter! It was really hard to pick just one protection product as you know I'm quite addicted to trying new ones 😂 Sigma is such as brilliant product though, I think it's a great all-rounder
@@AutoCareHQ I just applied Sigma V2 to my car today.
Phenomenal product.
Don't know if you have noticed Heather but I honestly think that it repels dust and dirt very well.
That's a really good point about it! Especially at this time of year when it can get a bit drier and dustier it does seem to keep the car looking cleaner for longer
Great video as always! I am about to do my first wash and detail on my MX5 after picking up my the uber Autoglymed beauty from the dealer!
I have already listened to your excellent advice and am ready to go - if it wver stops raining!
Thanks very much for watching! Hope you're enjoying the MX5!
Very much so!!!
Excellent video and just shows how you can start on a very tight budget and still produce great results.
Thanks very much for watching!
Nice video Heather. Probably harder to decide on which products to recommend out of many shelf fulls than to buy from scratch as a beginner! I know I'd find it difficult! 😄
Cheers Steve! That's very true!
Cracking video Heather, always look forward to Sunday x
Likewise 👍🏻
Thanks Rodney!
Thankyou so much for this video all your tips and tricks are very much appreciated , you are changing the way I wash my car , the pre wash the several buckets to wash out the mit between Panels all of your advice is very much appreciated THANKS.
Thanks very much Adrian, I'm really glad you've found it useful!
Just found your channel here today in Ireland.Got myself a power washer this weekend and autoglym shampoo, bucket and grit guard .I'm set for the morning job.
Thanks for watching!
Back to basics Heather, very nicely done and very informative for beginners.
Well done and congratulations on hitting the 8 k subscribers!
🤙👏💪
Cheers Alan I appreciate it!
Great video and the highlight for me was the wheel brush comment! You definitely get what you pay for. 👍🏼 Thanks.
Thanks David!
Hi Heather another good watch and very informative I wish I had seen this when I started out as it would have saved me a fortune but I have tried a lot of products and had fun in the process. I agree with most of your choices. I bought Autobrite Direct Citrus 5L in one of their promotions very cheap and for general cleaning it is diluted 50 to 1 I think it will last years. Like a lot of things if you have money upfront and buy in bulk it saves money but you do need to know what to buy so these videos are really helpful.
Thanks.
Cheers John! That's a very good point, 5 litre bottles end up saving you loads of money in the long run
Cool videos! I use a microfibre wheel brush on a stick. Works great for a quick clean, then I just use a microfibre mit to get rid of any bits i've missed. The bristles on the other cheap armorall brush I got felt way too harsh. I've also started using the marolex axel foamer which makes the BH Autofoam nice and thick and dissolves the tough bits.Then I just get 2 buckets of turtle wax and that blue simoniz snow shampoo for the contact clean. Tyres i use the instant tyre dressing from autoglym or some random stuff in a can. 🙂
Thanks for watching! Sounds like a good set of products!
Pressure washer is the essential kit. The battery type dont work as well, but do in a pinch
Another great video! I don't think I can disagree with any of your recommendations. I am also a massive fan of Garage Therapy. Love your content!
Thanks very much Christopher!
Another superb video Heather, lots of top tips and advice, most of which I wish I had known before starting my obsession with buying detailing products 🤣I think you're right and you can't go wrong with having a predominantly Garage Therapy set up.
Hope to see you at waxstock and thank you for your tips and advice 👍
Thanks very much Paul!
Excellent advice.....pressure washer can also be used around the yard...and microfibre noodle mitt is my favourite...mx5 yours?? Beaut...
Thanks very much!
If you're using GS from KochChemie and you're happy with it, a very economical solution and practical for protection from the same brand is PW(protector wax) that can be used in a foam canon, you run rinse it and creates a hydrophobic protection.
Thanks for taking the time to produce this video, I took delivery of my MX-5 RF on Monday and have been watching a few of your videos for cleaning advice 👍😊
Thanks for watching! Excellent choice of car as well, I absolutely love mine!
Looking for some advice please, l've just washed my car thoroughly for the first time and have noticed what appears to be water spots that I can't remove with standard cleaning products or polish. This is concerning because my car is only a few days old. I believe what has happened is that I rinsed it down with water and left it to dry, l didn't realise that this would be harmful to the paintwork. I live in Spain and on the two days l did this it was sunny. It's probably the worst thing l could have done. Is there a product that will safely remove water spots? Any advice would be much appreciated, thank you
Don't worry, they'll come off! I like using the Tac Systems Water Spot Remover spray for that if the water spots have been there for a little while. If you can't get that product in Spain then any dedicated water spot remover should be able to tackle them. I'd recommend washing the car first as normal and then drying it off with a microfiber towel. After that you can use the water spot remover and a fresh microfiber towel to wipe the surface and remove them
@@AutoCareHQ thanks for the advice, I was all prepared last night to use a solution of distilled white vinegar and distilled water 50/50 as the first step. I washed my car as usual in preparation and to my surprise and delight they had all disappeared! 😊 I have put two coats of Shine Armor quick coat on and was wondering if you could recommend a spray on ceramic coating with specific properties to protect against the strong Spanish sunshine
That's good news! I use the Garage Therapy Ceramic Sealant quite a lot as it offers very good durability, protection and gloss. It's a bit hard to find outside of the UK, but if you check a website called www.reincarnation-carcare.eu/ then they may ship to Spain :) I've got a couple of videos if you search on the channel as well if you want to see some more info about the product
One thing you can't have is to many car detailing products. I started dabbling about 10 months ago when I got my new MX5 and I've been slowly building up my collection
Use fairy liquid, good for all areas of the car and the best part is you can dilute it and drink it in the summer when you get thirsty.
Informative video with good explanations. Refreshing to see someone simplify the car cleaning process for beginners
Thanks very much!
One BIG mistake. You didn't show your beautiful Soul Red Crystal MX-5 RF in full at the end! Seriously though, great advice and lovely car! (I have the Machine Grey version and the advice you give is spot on!)
Haha thanks very much! The machine grey version looks amazing, great choice!
My personal recommendations on a budget:
Prewash - Koch Chemie Green Star, 10/1 ratio - use on the whole car, body paint work, wheels and tyres
To apply prewash - 7L/5L Pump Sprayer Toolstation or Screwfix
Car Shampoo - Meguiars Gold Class Car Shampoo and Conditioner 1.89 Litre
Wax or Sealant - Soft99 Fusso Coat Dark 12 month protection
Tyre Dressing - Meguiars Endurance High Gloss Tyre Protection 473ml Pressure
Tyre dressing applicator - Poundland sponge cut up/ebay or amazon dressing applicator pad
Pressure washers are person choice but Karcher is good, or even Aldi or Lidl home brands as they are just a rebrand of Lavor pressure washers, and come with a 3 year warranty.
Costco do some low cost microfibre clothes.
Drying towel are similar to one another.
We are a mazda family as well with a soul red crystal cx5 and mx5 gt. Great cars!
You scored on that K4… I just bought one (with the car kit) for €299 reduced from €399… talk about getting fleeced 😅
That's pretty pricey! I got mine last year so the prices could have gone up a bit maybe since then
for those in flats, the worx hydroshot does a commendable impression of a power washer
I also recommend the Worx Hydroshot. One of the best things I ever bought.
I use it to wash my articulated lorry. Saves so much time rinsing off the suds on a big truck.
Great and very informative video , i had no idea how bad sponges can be for my car , which has Metallic paint , so i ve washed it couple of times tll now and noticing scratches around all corners so i was just desperate to see what i can do prevent this thanks again good one
Great video, I like content like this as it highlights just how much marketing/snake oil there is thats capitalising on the detailing market. The reality is, you only need a handful of products to do everything.
With that said, i'd probably replace KC Greenstar with Bilt Hamber Surfex HD, its the class leading APC and is cheaper I think. Id also replace your GT Sigma with Autoglym Aquawax/Express wax. More wideley available, cheap and easy to apply as a drying aid.
Keep making awesome content!
Thanks for sharing your experiences! But what about polishing? Nice MX5 ❤
Really refreshing to watch a girl detail a car, great job.😊
Great videos, I’m doing some things right but others not so much.
I started using a local car wash a couple of years ago but now that it costs 7-10 pounds to get a car washed (probably badly), I might get off my @rse and invest in a couple of bits and bobs to do it better myself!
I’ve tried cherry snow foam before with pressure washer, initially with a karcher snow foam lance but that was rubbish, so got a different one off eBay that was better. Was never that impressed with the snow foam though, or the pressure washer. Wasn’t convinced it did much, but maybe time to try again with the correct products.
My new favorite channel by far.
Thanks very much!
Hello Heather don’t forget the safety glasses 😎
Hello from Australia Heather ;) Great video as always and a nice choice of products to use for the results people are looking for..
Thanks for the support!
How long time you need to do a completely washing treatment on one car?
Tu es un trésor merci de partager ta précieuse expérience 😉👍
Brilliant video .. well thought out and excellent presentation .. just awesome... thank u.
Thanks very much!
Very good video and well explained. In relation to the foam applicator, I already had the Karcher K4 and recently purchased a foam applicator that attaches simply and gives great coverage. If you already have a K4 I would certainly recommend it. If you don't have a Karcher power washer then certainly the recommendation in this video would be a good alternative.
Do you think you'd change anything you mentioned if you were to do it again now? E.g. with new products always coming along, maybe something might take the place of something you mentioned?
Very informative, thank you. And clearly explained.
Another great video
Thank you!
i got a really good deal on my k4 from the karcher outlet mine was only 97 pound plus the tenner for the extra 6 months warranty. doubt it will ever go that low again.
Excellent video! I have to check out this Garage Therapy brand. Hope I can get it here in Australia.
Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks Nick! I'm not sure if GT have made their way over to Australia yet but it's worth having a look, their range is really impressive!
Grest upload heather. definitely valuable information for new people looking to start detailing cars. personally i like my nilfisk each to there own i suppose 😁
Thank you! The nilfisk machines look really good
Girl, for us detailing maniacs, you are wifey material! ❤ Keep up the good work! Love your channel
Creep detected and sexist🤦🏿♀️
Hi Heather - some good points here but would disagree regarding the microfibre products for contact washing. I have a ceramic-coated PPF car and use rinseless wash products like ONR for routine maintenance washes - there are a couple of specialized sponges that are designed and ideal to use with rinseless washes and I can say for this type of wash i wouldn't use anything else - a far better product than microfibre mitts.
Brilliant vid. Thank you
Ha! You're the first woman I've seen doing a detailing video! You're too sweet to be washing cars...
Well thought out starter kit👍🏼
When you think about Green Star or other good APCs does make you wonder why we bother with so many dedicated products doesn’t it 😅
Cheers Nick! Haha you've got a good point 😂
Great informative video. I have started using a wash less cleaner, spray on buff off but was wondering if you would recommend doing the prewash stage before using it. Thanks for the great content.
Great video thanks!
Another brilliant video... is there a difference though between Garage Therapy/TWO Sigma and Garage Therapy/TWO Quick Detailer 🤔
No worries, I've found out via your previous videos. Keep up the great work 👍
Thanks for watching! I'm still yet to try the QD actually but I have heard some very good stuff about it
Great video. Thanks and keep up the good work :)
Thanks Heather, good video
Great video Heather! I definitely recommend Gyeon Wetcoat. Spray on rinse off protection. Brilliant long lasting . Green Star is definitely my go to at 1:4 ratio on the paint as a prewash and on wheel wells assisted by Brake Buster.
Cheers Jeffrey! I'm a big fan of wetcoat, it was probably one of the first "detailing" products I bought actually! I really like spray and rinse products for wheels especially, it's so much easier than using a wax/ sealant
i need something you just get rid of the main thick dirt as ive cleaned before and there are dirty streaks everywhere, even when ive used a soapy sponge
What size are those buckets please?
Another good video Heather,for easy of use plus it works great then it Gyeon wetcoat 👍👍
Cheers Richard! Agreed, wetcoat is brill
Excellent. Thanks
Wish we had those uk prices here its 60 bucks for 5l of auto foam
That's very overpriced!
Really great video, I'll be getting myself a starter kit using your list. What size buckets do you recommend as the link in the description just takes me to an eBay page with lots of options?
Thank you! Ahh apologies for that, the listing must have ended. I go for 20 litre buckets
Thank you 😁 Would you recommend getting a grit guard for every bucket or just the rinse bucket?
@@3DCineTech No problem :) Ideally it's best to have a grit guard for every bucket but at least get one for the rinse bucket. The next priority then would be the wheel bucket for me personally
@@AutoCareHQ Thank you so much for getting back to me, hope you're having a great day 😁
Great vid 👍
Excellent again 👏
Thanks John!
Hello, do you detail the interiors with diluted or concentrated chemicals?
Newbie question. Why clean the wheels first? Dirt rolls down, no?
Great content by the way!
Thanks! It’s just because it’s more likely that dirt will get splashed on the paint as the wheels are usually the dirtiest area
@@AutoCareHQ Okay. Thanks for the reply.
What's the best TFR/Car Shampoo you've tried, and what is the best Iron and Fallout remover for the paintwork you've tried?
TAC Systems. Gyeon, Bilt Hamber, Bouncers are the best brands with Menzerna for polishes and Rupes machines, scangrip for lighting
Also garage therapy are good the decon shampoo is brilliant for dirty vehicles.
Another awesome video!! I’m always interested in seeing how other detailers approach things and the products they use. If money was no object, what you be your dream toolkit of products? Keep up the great work!! 😊
Thanks very much! Now that's a good question! My new Kranzle K10 TS actually arrived yesterday which I'm very excited about, but I'd also love to get a Rupes/ Flex polisher but just can't justify it as I don't do that much machine polishing. I'd love to have a garage at some point and have a really nice organised setup so that's definitely what I'd do if money was no object!
@@AutoCareHQ Very nice!! I’m looking forward to your Kranzle review very soon then, I’m looking to upgrade my K4 to a Kranzle, I just to need to justify spending the money!! I don’t do much machine polishing either, but highly recommend the Rupes Bigfoot, I bought the 21, but ended up changing the backing plate to the smaller one. A garage would be nice, do you do any mobile detailing, I noticed your videos are films at the same location, or would that be something you would like to do in the future?
@@mosesdetailing The Rupes Bigfoot looks brill, I'll have to seriously consider upgrading when I recover from the Kranzle purchase 😂 I'd definitely consider it in the future but I know it's very exhausting work! I don't do detailing professionally atm but I am considering it maybe in 2023/24
@@AutoCareHQ Bigfoot is the go-to polisher for sure!! Have you discovered this is an expensive hobby yet!! 😂 I agree, it’s a very exhausting job but also really rewarding, but I reckon you’d make a great mobile detailer!! I noticed in a lot of your videos you dilute your products down, how do you work these out? I’ve made an app if you’re interested in taking a look, it’s currently in testing as I’m making some changes, but let me know!!
Can you please show what spray gun nozzle connection you use with the karcher?
I always find sigma leaves too many streaks, what am I doing wrong?
Great video 👍🏻
Thank you!
Dont use standard Kracher nozzle, you need a 40 degree nozzle head to not micro scratch the paint work, this can be costly upgrade but worth it
Hi, what’s the Karcher outlet?
I think I'm in love
Great video Heather (Love the channel!). Was wondering....how do you store your towels/wash mitts? Are the wash mitts kept in your buckets, for example, or are they stored elsewhere.....? *Could be the subject of another video?! 😊
Thank you! I've just got a few plastic containers and a holdall that I keep them in. I also separate each type and put them in plastic bags but that's probably a bit over the top 😂
I actually liked the idea with pump-spray, but how effective is it compare to thick snow foam you can normally see in videos? I’d love to try this method as the amount of foam is minimal and I can’t use too much foam when cleaning the car on my driveway as don’t want to create nuisance for my neighbours.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching! If you have a search for “auto foam” or “pump sprayer” on my channel you should find my comparison video
Thanks!